Indigenous Case Manager - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent

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Chatham-Kent, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary:
$53,393 to $75,995 Annually

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected.

We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels.

We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Services,
the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

Providing client needs identification through ongoing assessment and client directed care planning
Implementing client centered plan of care that focus on strengths, wellness and empowerment to support recovery and goal achievement
Providing crisis prevention and intervention planning with the hope of preventing a relapse and/or hospitalization
Acting as a resource person or an advocate to assist individuals in obtaining information/access to services/supports which are deemed needed
Liaising with family/significant other and natural supports to facilitate the clients' links within the community

Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the C.NO. Bachelor's Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or Bachelor's Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and current registration with the C.A.C.C.F.
Experience engaging and working with Indigenous Peoples in a community setting;
Experience and a detailed knowledge of serious mental illness, usually gained by several years of working with this population;
A demonstrated knowledge, awareness and sensitivity to Indigenous Cultures and Traditions; and
Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Hours of Work:35 hours/week. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirements.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and education within the range: $53,393 to $75,995 inclusive of HOOPP.

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume to:
Lynne Whyte, HR Generalist

Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent Branch

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required._